BREAKING: Erling Haaland Scores Brace As Norway Knocks Brazil Out Of 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Norways has just knocked out Brazil from 2026 FIFA World Cup after a superb brace from Erling Haaland.
NORWAY Defeated BRAZIL 2-1 to advance to the World Cup Quarterfinals for the First Time.
Norway has knocked five-time champions Brazil out of the World Cup with two late goals from Erling Haaland and will advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in history
Brazil has failed to make the men’s World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1990
Brazil had opportunities to take control earlier but failed to capitalise, including a missed penalty by Bruno Guimaraes, while Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland produced a string of crucial saves.
Brazil dominated long spells of the encounter at the New York New Jersey Stadium but were repeatedly denied by Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland, whose impressive saves frustrated the South American side throughout the match. Brazil’s best opportunity came early in the first half when Bruno Guimarães saw his penalty saved after a VAR review awarded his side a spot kick.
The missed penalty proved costly as Norway grew into the contest after the break.
Haaland finally broke the deadlock in the 79th minute, rising above the Brazilian defence to power home a close-range header from Andreas Schjelderup’s lofted delivery and give the Scandinavian side a deserved lead.
Brazil pushed forward in search of an equaliser, with Vinícius Júnior, Endrick and Casemiro all threatening, but Norway remained disciplined at the back and continued to pose a danger on the counterattack.
Deep into stoppage time, Schjelderup again turned provider, slipping a precise pass to Haaland on the edge of the penalty area. The Manchester City striker calmly fired into the bottom-right corner to complete his brace and seal a memorable victory for Norway.
Neymar scored for Brazil from the penalty sport on added time to make it 2-1 but the goal was not enough as Norway progressed to the quarter-finals.
